Abraham Lincoln

I want it said of me by those who knew me best, that I always plucked a thistle and planted read more

I want it said of me by those who knew me best, that I always plucked a thistle and planted a flower where I thought a flower would grow.

I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.

I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.

Let us at all times remember that all American citizens are brothers of a common country, and should dwell together read more

Let us at all times remember that all American citizens are brothers of a common country, and should dwell together in bonds of fraternal feeling.

The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.

The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.

We must not promise what we ought not, lest we be called on to perform what we cannot.

We must not promise what we ought not, lest we be called on to perform what we cannot.